Man extradited to Northern Ireland in connection with 1982 murders

A 62-year old man has been extradited from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland in connection with the murder of three RUC officers in 1982.

The PSNI said the man is originally from Lurgan and was initially arrested in the Republic on August 21st, 2024. Extradition proceedings have been completed with his return to Northern Ireland.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "The Police Service of Northern Ireland has been liaising closely with An Garda Siochana and today’s arrest demonstrates the benefits of joint working between police forces and other national partner agencies.

“In this particular case, we worked closely with the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Legacy Investigation Branch and An Garda Siochana to locate this male and bring him before the courts.

“We will continue to work closely with our partners to bring offenders before the courts and deliver justice to victims and their families.”